Manchester Academy had already won 16 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.4 runs), and they went ahead and made it 17 on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the St. Joseph Fighting Irish a 15-0 shutout. Manchester Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Brody Roberts made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Roberts has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Roberts was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Joseph Beidleman looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Manchester Academy let Dean Ellis Tyson and Garner Burton loose on the outfield. Tyson went 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Burton went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Grant Nixon, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Manchester Academy's victory was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-1.
They will have a chance to go back-to-back against St. Joseph: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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